FAIRGROUND WAY, WS1 4NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4NU

FAIRGROUND WAY, WS1 4NU, Walsall has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.18 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4NU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS1 postcode area, which has experienced 506 crimes and a crime rate of 18.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS1 4NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4NU, encompassing approximately 4140 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 4NU area, explore the WS1 4NU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS1 4NU area, visit the WS1 4NU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-57.89% decrease)

WS1 4NU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14
  • Sister Dora Gardens with total crimes: 12
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 5

FAIRGROUND WAY, WS1 4NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.18-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour85.0714.29%
Shoplifting81.93-57.89%
Public order71.93133.33%
Other theft61.69-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.45-55.56%
Possession of weapons40.97100.00%
Burglary40.9733.33%
Robbery30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.0527.78%
Shoplifting195.5546.15%
Other theft104.59233.33%
Vehicle crime92.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.17-30.00%
Public order31.690.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Robbery30.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.48-33.33%
Drugs20.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.15-18.18%
Shoplifting134.35160.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.14100.00%
Robbery62.4220.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.450.00%
Other theft31.45-40.00%
Public order30.72-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Possession of weapons30.7250.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.7037.50%
Criminal damage and arson65.310.00%
Other theft51.45150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2125.00%
Public order51.2125.00%
Robbery51.21400.00%
Shoplifting51.2166.67%
Burglary31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-57.14%
Drugs20.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.11-23.81%
Vehicle crime73.86250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.450.00%
Public order40.97100.00%
Shoplifting30.97200.00%
Other theft20.72-60.00%
Burglary20.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.48-75.00%
Robbery10.24-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.040.00%
Burglary65.0720.00%
Other theft51.450.00%
Drugs41.21100.00%
Possession of weapons40.97300.00%
Robbery40.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.97-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-33.33%
Public order20.48100.00%
Theft from the person10.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.24-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.775.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.07400.00%
Burglary51.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.210.00%
Other theft51.210.00%
Shoplifting41.210.00%
Vehicle crime30.9750.00%
Robbery30.7250.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Public order10.48-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.59-23.08%
Public order74.8340.00%
Burglary51.69150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.21150.00%
Shoplifting41.21-55.56%
Robbery20.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons20.48-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.4952.94%
Shoplifting96.28200.00%
Public order52.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.21-33.33%
Robbery40.97300.00%
Possession of weapons30.970.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Burglary20.48-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.80-19.05%
Burglary84.11700.00%
Vehicle crime61.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.4550.00%
Public order51.45150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-50.00%
Shoplifting30.7250.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.590.00%
Vehicle crime65.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.450.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202423
May 202418
April 202422
March 202416
February 202421
January 202421
December 202320
November 202326
October 202317
September 202321

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20249
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 202410
April 20245
March 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202419
May 202413
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 4NU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sister Dora Gardens
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Junction Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Corporation Street
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Regal Drive
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Equestrian Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Woodcutter Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brace Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Upper Short Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Rollingmill Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Meadow Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Corporation Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wednesbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Cornmill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Victor Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Camden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Small Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Glebe Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Tasker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dairy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Short Street
    Total1
    Public order1